Combine the lamb, salt, smoked paprika, cardamom, red pepper flakes, parsley and mint in a large mixing bowl and combine with your hands until ingredients are evenly distributed.
Form the mixture into six or seven patties (about three inches in diameter each) and set aside.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium in a large sauce pan, then carefully place the burgers into the pan.
Cook until brown on the first side, about four minutes, then flip and cook until brown on the second side, about four minutes more.
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.